# Community Support worker/Trainee > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-support-workertrainee/1b8b323f-eaae-48af-b1c7-19283237cb8a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-support-workertrainee/1b8b323f-eaae-48af-b1c7-19283237cb8a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Darlington - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T12:03:25.722Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Harrogate/Tees_Esk_Wear_Valleys_NHS_Trust/Community_Support_Worker/Community_Support_Worker-v8144059 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8144059?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tewv.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Harrogate & Ripon Community Treatment Team, the team support individuals and families within the community, you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality care to those accessing the service. Within this role you will have a good knowledge of local services within the area, support individuals into the community. You will need to be able to communicate well with a wide range of individuals, adapting your communication style according to individual need in a responsive and caring manner. We are looking for people who can work relatively independently but will be supported regularly both clinically and managerially, supervision and support with professional development. As a team we are committed to new ways of thinking which will allow continual improvement the wellbeing of those accessing our service. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa ### Main duties of the job The Community Support Worker/Trainee is an essential clinical role required to deliver care as delegated by registered clinicians, including group work. This CSW post will contribute to consistent provision delegated non-pharmacological intervention and monitoring of mental and physical health; also enhancing communication about patient progression and increased needs to ensure responsive, appropriate support from within the small multidisciplinary team. The CSW's have an essential role to play in supporting the whole Multidisciplinary team to ensure positive working relationships and effective joint working between services. Their agile approach allows them to link with Duty and Key Workers, respond promptly with low-level advice and interventions to reduce carer stress, and escalate concerns for deteriorating patients to prevent care breakdown and support the team to deliver prompt care that can help to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.  They have extensive knowledge regarding community resources for patients, family and carers to support individuals to stay connected. CSWs also underpin the delivery of the team’s Physical Health Clinics and support the wider team with community in reach working.  They provide timely physical interventions such as phlebotomy and ECGs, ensuring safe monitoring during medication changes and early detection of health concerns. This role is fundamental to the smooth operation of the MDT and the delivery of core clinical pathways. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role). The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies within 2 years of commencement in post. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Additional contact details: Claire Myers, Clinical Nurse Specialist ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Person centred care ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment. (Trainee post: no essential experience required) **Desirable** - Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities ### Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent. If applying for trainee post Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 must be achieved within agreed time - Care Certificate. If applying for trainee post this must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post - Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2 - Successful completion of Trust’s full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period. If applying for trainee post successful completion of the Trust’s full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within agreed time ## Documents - [our journey to change (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2498) - [mindful employer recruitment (pdf, 93.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1595) - [probationary period procedure (pdf, 244.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1903) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 284.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10443082) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.